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Our clinic hours are Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm and weekends from 9am-5pm. Please call ahead for visits and we'd be happy to book you in as soon as possible!
**NEW HOURS - As of November 1rst 2009, Animal Hospital of Cambridge will be open Sundays 9-4pm
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February & March are Dental Awareness Months!
Proper dental care is important in keeping your pet healthy and happy. When your pet's teeth aren't clean, bad breath is not the only problem that your cat or dog faces. Periodontal disease, caused by a build-up of bacteria and plaque on your pet's teeth and gums, can cause bleeding and severe inflammation, gum recession, alveolar bone loss (the bone that supports the tooth is "eaten away") and tooth mobility.
As periodontal disease progresses, the bacteria can spread from the mouth, travel through the blood and cause damage to the heart, liver and kidneys. Periodontal disease is more common than most pet owners realize. In fact, more than 80 percent of dogs and cats have this problem by the time they're 4 years old! To help prevent periodontal disease in your pet, it's recommended to have your pets' teeth examined every year.
What Signs Am I Likely to See?
You may see some of the following signs if your pet has periodontal disease: discomfort while chewing, difficulty swallowing, drooling, and an unpleasant odor on your pet's breath. In some cases, pets may have significant periodontal disease but show few symptoms. Regular dental exams and home dental care are excellent ways to prevent periodontal disease. If tartar has formed on your pet's teeth, brushing alone cannot remove it. Your pet will need a professional dental cleaning.
What's Involved in a Dental Cleaning?
Your pet's dental cleaning begins with a physical examination, in order to evaluate your pet's general health. Next, your pet is given an anesthetic for a safe and painless sleep during the dental cleaning. Tartar is removed from your pet's teeth with a hand scaler. Next, a periodontal probe checks for pockets under the gumline where periodontal disease and bad breath start. An ultrasonic scaler is used to clean above the gumline, while a curette cleans and smoothes the teeth under the gumline and gets into any crevices. Next, your pet's teeth are polished to create a nice smooth surface.
Home Prevention
Proper dental care doesn't end when your pet leaves our veterinary hospital! Brushing your pet's teeth is an excellent way to ensure between hospital visits your pet's teeth, gums and mouth are healthy. The staff at Animal Hospital of Cambridge can show you the proper method of brushing your pet's teeth. Annual veterinary dental care and home dental care will help keep your pet's breath fresh and gums and teeth healthy.
2010 Dental Promotion:
This year we are pleased to offer our courtesy dental exam where we can assess any dental issues your pet may have and create a treatment plan suited specifically for their oral health.
New this year we are able to offer courtesy of Hill's Prescription Diets a courtesy bag of t/d (1.8kg) for any felines that have a dental exam booked.
As always we are also offering a complimentary bag or t/d or Medi-Cal Dental diet to any pet receiving a dental cleaning.
Our Raffle prizes are also making a comeback this year! We will be having several draws taking place for clients that have brought in their pets for dental exams and dentistries with grand prizes of FREE t/d for a Year for 1 lucky cat and dog!
Please call to book your pet for their courtesy Dental Assessment!
